“Shortcuts like robo-signing are just one example of the damage caused by the mortgage foreclosure crisis,” Schuette said in a statement. “Our investigation into questionable mortgage practices remains ongoing, and we will bring to justice every lawbreaker we find.”

Brown pleaded guilty to federal charges in Missouri, according to The News report and has agreed to a two-to-three-year sentence. Lender Processing has reached similar agreements in cases in several other states.